Assistant Coach-WAGE

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
United States, Virginia, Wise
Oct 19, 2024
The part-time (wage) assistant coach provides assistance in specific aspects of coaching the Division II sport program including but not limited to: student-athlete recruitment, practice preparation and setup, and player development. This posting will support applications for Assistant Coaches (WAGE) for the following sports at UVA Wise: Football Women's Volleyball Women's Basketball Men's Basketball Women's Lacrosse Baseball Softball Tennis Golf Cross Country/Track & Field Assist in various aspects of the intercollegiate sport program to including but not limited to: * Attend practices and player conditioning * Participate actively in practices * Support student-athletes academic experience * Create a positive and productive environment * Travel to away games and attend home games * Keep track of special statistics at games and practice * Communicate effectively and appropriately * Maintain confidentiality of records and information * Provide feedback to coach regarding players and team as necessary * Assist with set up and clean up of facilities before/after practices * Offer suggestions, guidance and information to athletes relating to the game and play * Provide encouragement and support * Help organize the team for practices and games * Communicate with Head Coach(es) any relevant issues or problems. * Assist with office duties as assigned * Actively listening and learning various sport specific techniques as instructed by coaches * Actively listening and learning various game strategies as instructed by coaches * Maintain social media accounts and create graphics to promote the program In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Degree preferred-Bachelors or Masters Experience: None Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.